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ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program - Ontario - Canada
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ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program

Funding for doctoral and postdoctoral ALS research trainees in Canada
Brain Canada Foundation
Last Update: March 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 165,000
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

The ALS Canada-Brain Canada Trainee Program supports promising doctoral and postdoctoral trainees in ALS research. A $315,000 funding pool is available, with Doctoral Awards at $25,000 per year for up to three years and Postdoctoral Fellowships at $55,000 per year for up to three years. Funds may only be used for stipend and salary support.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Conduct research and development activities
  • Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 165,000 $
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Educational services
  • Health care and social assistance
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
  • Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Higher Education
  • Research
  • Hospitals and Rehabilitation
  • Other Health Services
Target groups
  • Academia / students
Revenue structures
  • All structures
Scope
  • National

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • ALS-related research projects
  • Doctoral research under supervision of academic investigator
  • Postdoctoral research under supervision of academic investigator

Documents Needed

  • Completed cover page (fillable form)
  • Letter from the applicant (2 pages max)
  • Letter from proposed supervisor (2 pages max)
  • Scientific summary/abstract (half page)
  • Research plan/fellowship proposal (3 pages)
  • Figures and tables (optional, 1 page)
  • Research training environment description (1 page)
  • Percentage of time on other activities (half page)
  • Curriculum vitae of applicant
  • Curriculum vitae of proposed supervisor (4 pages max)
  • Additional letter of support (2 pages max)

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Graduate students in PhD programs (within first three years)
  • Postdoctoral researchers (within first two years)
  • Non-Canadian trainees working in Canadian labs

Who is not eligible

  • Researchers whose proposed research is not ALS-related
  • Applicants unable to start funding by December 31, 2026
  • Non-Canadians without work/study authorization for Canada

Eligible expenses

  • Stipend/salary support only

Ineligible Costs and Activities

  • Employee benefits paid by the host institution
  • Research equipment and materials
  • Travel expenses
  • Conference registration fees
  • Indirect costs or overhead charges

Eligible geographic areas

  • Canada - research must be conducted at qualifying Canadian institutions

Processing and Agreement

  • Applications reviewed by panel of experts including SMAC members and non-ALS researchers
  • Each application assigned two reviewers with preliminary scoring
  • Subset of applications discussed and live-scored by entire panel
  • Post-panel discussion between ALS Canada and Brain Canada Research Teams, CEOs, and Board member(s)
  • Recommendation to Board of Directors for funding decisions
  • Notification of award in July 2026
  • Anonymized reviewers' comments provided to all applicants

Additional information

  • Funding must begin by December 31, 2026.
  • Non-Canadian applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work/study in Canada.
  • Annual progress reports and institutional financial statements are required.
  • Funded researchers must acknowledge ALS Canada and Brain Canada in all publications and presentations.

Contacts

research@als.ca

Frequently Asked Questions about the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program?

The ALS Canada-Brain Canada Trainee Program supports promising doctoral and postdoctoral trainees in ALS research. A $315,000 funding pool is available, with Doctoral Awards at $25,000 per year for up to three years and Postdoctoral Fellowships at $55,000 per year for up to three years. Funds may only be used for stipend and salary support.

How much funding can be received?

ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program Funds up to $165,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program program?

To be eligible for the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program program, you must: Doctoral or postdoctoral trainees in ALS research at Canadian institutions Research supervised by academic investigator at qualifying Canadian institution ALS-related research proposed

What expenses are eligible under ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program?

ALS-related research projects Doctoral research under supervision of academic investigator Postdoctoral research under supervision of academic investigator

Who can I contact for more information about the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program?

You can contact Brain Canada Foundation by email at research@als.ca.

Where is the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program available?

The ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

ALS Society of Canada - ALS Canada Trainee Award Program is a Researchers And Facilities

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